1979 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 2001 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Will |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |